Become A Member

- save a list of your favourite names
- share your kids name ideas

Sign in | Get Started
Browse by first letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


 
 
 

Murphy


(Rate 1 2 3 4 5)

Origin Of The Surname Murphy

Meaning Of The Surname Murphy

Descendant of Murchadh

Interesting Facts About Murphy

Murphy originated in Ireland as O’Murchadh and was later anglicised. The name O’Murchadh means ‘Descandant of Murchadh’, a given name that is said to mean ‘warrior at sea’. It is one of the most common surnames found in Ireland. Cillian Murphy the Irish actor has starred in films such as ‘Inception’, and is a famous bearer of the surname.

Murphy Statistics

Murphy is the number 55 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 106,245 share the surname Murphy in the UK.

Why not share the surname Murphy with your friends?